Following his departure from the London Stadium to Ligue 1 outfit Marseille during the 2017 winter transfer window, it's safe to say that the France international isn't the most popular person amongst a large section of supporters at his former club.

Once adored by the east London faithful after a stunning debut season in English football after netting nine goals - some of which were outstanding free-kicks - and 12 assists in the Premier League which not only earned him a nomination for the PFA Player of the Year award, but also the club's Player of the Season award.

However, that adoration soured in the 2017/18 campaign as Payet’s reported attitude problems led to then manager Slaven Bilic freezing him out of the club’s first-team squad and was then sold back to Marseille for £25m in a move that left a bitter taste in the mouths of supporters.

Although it would appear that the 30-year-old is at least trying to rebuild the bridges by ensuring young Hammers supporter Lucas Campbell realised his dream.

As captured in the video, Payet caught wind of Lucas making the trip to France just to watch him in action during Marseille’s clash with Strasbourg last month, and took it upon himself to ensure his no. 1 fan had a experience that he will never forget.

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Lucas was treated to a video message from the winger, was pitch side as the Marseille players underwent their pre-match routine, was given a tour of the dressing room after the game, met his favourite player in person and then had his shirt signed.

A very cool gesture from a former player.

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It was in the same game in which Payet got on the scoresheet in a 2-0 win for the home side as he secured victory in the 87the minute after producing an outrageous piece of skill to dummy Strasbourg goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja, who then needed to be substituted.